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"But we are yet to even book the flights, pay their allowances and sort out the service providers. If we get to Friday in this situation then we will withdraw our team, a development likely to attract sanctions from the authorities," said Mwendwa.

Similarly, the men's team - Harambee Stars - are about to begin preparations for the yet-to-be-confirmed 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Sierra Leone on November 18.

FKF require Sh20 million to fly in foreign-based players, put them in camp and cater for other logistics including purchase of food, water, medication, payment of player allowances, among others.

A win for Stars in this game at Kasarani will guarantee qualification to the Afcon for the first time in 15 years.

While at it, the U23 side - also referred to as the Emerging Stars - might miss out on an opportunity to feature in the U23 Africa Cup of Nations and Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifiers, with a home and away clash against Mauritius lined up on November 16 and 19 respectively.

"We continue to build confidence with the corporates as we seek alternative funding. We are also hoping to access the billions lying in the Sports Fund," said Mwendwa in mitigation.

Sports Principal Secretary Kirimi Kaberia, who is away in the UK to attend the Gor Mahia-Everton friendly match set forTuesday evening, was unavailable for comment by press time, so was the Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa.